Lewisham Council and Nouveau Riche, the award winning resident company at Broadway Theatre , are seeking black and global majority artists for a new arts festival in Lewisham.
The arts festival, which will offer support of between £2,000-7,000 to artists to fund an idea, a project, or an ambition, will focus on theatre, dance, and music, set and costume design, and sound and lighting design.
Lewisham council’s “partnership with Olivier award winning Nouveau Riche in the curation of a new significant Black and Global Majority arts festival for London is about creating the platform for the talent inherent in Lewisham to shine,” said Councillor James Walsh, cabinet member for cultrure. leisure and cxommunications.
“Not only will there be great shows and productions for audiences and residents to attend, but we’re supporting artists and creatives to tap into high-level industry insight, knowledge and expertise to create a step change in their delivery, growing their craft and reaching new audiences. It’s genuinely an exciting time to be an artist in Lewisham,” he added.
The festival will offer an exciting opportunity for up and coming artists to be mentored by industry professionals, receive funding to facilitate the development, progression, and staging of work to be performed during the festival.
The organisers said they were looking for artists across multidisciplinary art forms:
Dance: From traditional to contemporary, street to classical – “showcase your dance prowess and tell a story through movement”.
Theatre: Bring powerful narratives to life, explore new perspectives, and engage audiences with “your captivating performances”.
Music: Whether “you play traditional instruments or fuse modern beats with cultural melodies, share your musical journey with the world”.
Set and costume: Designers, work across the performances for the week with innovative sets and costumes.
Sound & lighting: Craft sonic landscapes and enhance the emotional journey of the audience by working across the festival performances.
The festival programme offers:
• A grant ranging from £2000 to £7000 to fund an idea, a project, or an ambition.
• A four-month mentoring programme ahead of the festival.
• Spotlight work on the iconic stage at the Broadway Theatre.
How to apply:
Complete the form and submit your application by the Monday 26 February, include a brief bio or CV, samples of your work, and your vision for the performance.
Please note that you must be Lewisham based artist/s to apply and aged over 18. We are not accepting applications from organisations at this time.
Dates for your diary:
Call Out Deadline: Monday 26 February
Notification of successful grant recipients: Monday 4 March
Mentoring begins: March – June
Festival showcase: Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June 2024
For enquiries, contact info@nvrch.co.uk